Gourmet ultimate temptation, the object of the greatest frustrations, made its debut in the diet and weight control to become the must-have delights accepted:
Cleaned Organic Cocoa contains only 10-12% fat (or 3 times less than the traditional cocoa powder) and no added sugar. For those who are addicted to this nugget of gold tan with known benefits for centuries, you will not be as overwhelmed by the intensity and subtlety of flavor.
Wild plant, cocoa appeared in the Mayan empire in 2000 BC where he lends a royal or divine origin. Consumed and revered by the Aztecs, the cocoa bean was very precious, was used in the manufacture of beverage ritual and later became a bargaining chip. Although Christopher Columbus offered cocoa beans on his trip to Nicaragua, which he paid no attention, that Hernan Cortes that we owe the discovery of hot chocolate in 1519.
Initially prepared with spices and pepper, he quickly adapted to Spanish taste sweeter (enhanced with vanilla, sugar, agave and orange blossom) and became the pride of Charles V, who in fact a state monopoly . But it is in the early seventeenth century that chocolate truly conquered Europe (France, Italy, Germany and Poland) and became a valuable and healthy food consumed daily.
Natural source of magnesium, cocoa is rich in vitamins, minerals, phosphorus and trace elements (iron and zinc), and has antioxidant properties:
Among the antioxidants in cocoa are distinguished ferulic acid led to wild and sweet aroma of cocoa flavonoids (epicatechin and catechin). These are powerful antioxidants that fight against skin aging caused by external aggressions (free radicals).
By its high concentration of theobromine (a psychostimulant) Cocoa also has energizing properties. In general, cocoa is known for its action against the bad cholesterol (oleic acid, stearic acid and phytosterol), constipation (hydrolysable tannins), stress (theobromine, phenylethylamine, caffeine and serotonin) and its diuretic effect (theobromine) .
Use
In Pastry: defatted cocoa powder is perfect for making desserts light and rich aromas.
For drinks: Mix a teaspoon of cocoa fat in skim milk and hot add your sweetener.
Decorating: add a note to your gourmet preparations in the sprinkling of cocoa fat.
Ingredients
100% Pure Cocoa Cleaned
250 g
Réf. : 002175